Name: Watermelon Juice
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 8 cups cubed seedless watermelon about 1 small melon; 2 tbsp fresh lime juice; 1/2 tsp ginger juice or finely grated fresh ginger, strained; sparkling water optional; fresh mint optional, for garnish; ice for serving

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Overview

Prep10 min

Cook0 min

Total10 min

Servings6

DifficultyEasy

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Ingredients

8 cups cubed seedless watermelonabout 1 small melon2 tbsp fresh lime juice1/2 tsp ginger juiceor finely grated fresh ginger, strained sparkling wateroptional fresh mintoptional, for garnish icefor serving

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Equipment

Blender
Nut milk bag or cheesecloth
Large bowl
Pitcher

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Method

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Blend the melon

Place the watermelon cubes in a blender and blend until completely smooth.

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Strain the juice

Set a nut milk bag or a few layers of cheesecloth over a large bowl. Pour the blended watermelon through and squeeze to extract as much juice as you can.

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Stir and serve

Transfer the juice to a pitcher and stir in the lime juice and ginger juice. Pour over ice. Top with sparkling water and garnish with mint if desired.

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Tips

NoteAurora prefers the garnish. I prefer the last bite.

NoteMake it once, then make it yours with tiny swaps.

NoteLeftovers are friends if you store them kindly.

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Nutrition

Caloriesvaries

NoteApproximate; depends on servings and toppings

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Storage

RefrigeratorStore covered and reheat gently when needed.

Best freshFlavor and texture are happiest the day you make it.

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Frequently asked

Can I change it a little?+

Yes — keep the heart of the method and swap toppings or veggies as you like.

How do I store leftovers?+

Cool, cover, and refrigerate. Reheat gently when needed.

Is this hard?+

No — easy steps, soft kitchen energy.

Watermelon Juice

Overview

Ingredients

Equipment